CODE OF CONDUCT with
regard to safety at events
( Copied from the main MVT
website )
1. THE CODE OF CONDUCT.
This will apply at any show , rally or other event at which MVT
members are appearing, whether or not the Trust is involved with the
organisation of such an event. It is intended to safeguard both MVT members and
public from injury and danger.
2. VEHICLE CONDITION.
It is the duty of all members to ensure that their vehicles are
maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition at all times.
3. VEHICLE MOVEMENT GENERALLY.
Vehicles should move through a showground only in accordance
with the wishes of the organisers. Headlamps should be illuminated and horn or
siren warnings considered.
4. TRACKED VEHICLE MOVEMENT.
Tracked vehicles should not move through crowds unless
absolutely necessary. In which case responsible adults should walk ahead and to
the side of the vehicle to warn members of the public. Judicious use of an
advance warning vehicle is recommended. (see (3) above).
5. VEHICLE SPEED.
Vehicles should be driven at a responsible speed at all times,
having full regard to the number of people present at the event.
6. DRIVER QUALIFICATION.
i) Any vehicle being driven as at (3) and (4) above should be
controlled by the holder of a current full driving licence for that class of
vehicle, who is driving with the full permission of the owner and, above all,
who is familiar with that particular vehicle.
ii) Outside public opening times a properly supervised provisional licence
holder is permitted to drive provided that the vehicle is displaying 'L' plates
and there is no risk or danger whatsoever to other persons present at the event.
iii) At no time should a child or a non-licence holder be in charge or control
of a vehicle as this could invalidate any insurance policy. This includes
vehicle left with ignition keys in place or with the engine or machinery in
motion.
7. VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Owners must ensure that their vehicles are covered for
'off-road' use and that all drivers are similarly covered. It is the
responsibility of the driver to confirm insurance cover with the owner before
taking charge of a vehicle. Normal road insurance does not apply at 'off-road'
events.
8. RESTRICTED DRIVER VISION
If any vehicle has restricted vision, a responsible adult must
act as vehicle commander. He must be in voice contact with the driver. It is the
commander's responsibility to ensure passenger safety, especially when persons
are mounting or dismounting from the vehicle, which should be done other than
by, using the tracks or wheels as footrests.
9. PROJECTIONS
Drivers must ensure that any projections outside the normal
overall width, length and height of their vehicle such as whip aerials or
ring-mounted replica machine-guns, are properly secured before moving off,
especially when moving through crowds.
10. PASSENGERS
No passenger vehicle must carry more passengers than the number
of seats on that vehicle. They must be correctly seated and children properly
supervised. On fully armoured, tracked vehicles, no passengers or crew must be
carried on the exterior of the vehicle under any circumstances. On amphibious
vehicles, all crew and passengers must be equipped with flotation devices or
life-jackets when water-borne.
11. FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
There must be absolutely no discharge of any firearm, barrelled
weapon, thunderflash or other explosive device at any event without prior
reference to the organisers or an executive or local MVT committee member
present at the event. Replica and deactivated guns must not be carried around
the showground when the public are in attendance.
12. OFFENSIVE WEAPONS
Bayonets and knives must not be carried or worn when moving
around the showground. They may be unsheathed only as part of a static display
and equipment and must never be left unattended.
13. UNIFORMS
Uniforms must not be worn outside the showground. Care must be
taken to avoid unit and rank badges and especially medal ribbons to which the
wearer is not entitled, as this constitutes an offence. Uniforms should be worn
correctly and in context.
14. NOISE
No excessive noise should be made or generators used on a show
site or camping site between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
15. PERSONAL DISCIPLINE
The MVT is represented by its members and members are deemed to
be responsible for the behaviour of their invited guests. Whether driving, being
carried as a passenger or performing safety-oriented duties as outlined above,
standards of deportment and politeness must be maintained so that the Trust is
presented to the public as a caring responsible organisation.
Serious infringement of this Code of Conduct at a show will be
dealt with by any committee member present at the time of the offence and
subsequently will be reported to the MVT Safety Officer for further action if
considered necessary.
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